Events

COMSTOCK PARK, Mich.—The City of Grand Rapids is auctioning off some of its wheels.

Six vehicles used by the city will be up for bid beginning at 9 a.m. on Thursday, July 17. The vehicles include three Ford Crown Victoria police cruisers, one Chevrolet Silverado pick-up truck and two GMC Sierra pick-up trucks.

COOPERSVILLE, Mich.-- Coopersville Cares, a local nonprofit organization to help those in need, will be holding its annual Benefit Sale on Friday, Aug. 15 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 16, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The sale location is Grace Lutheran Church, 300 E. Cleveland. Both new and used items will be available for purchase, including toys, clothing, furniture and household items.

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans will be matching part of the proceeds.

(WZZM)- The Following is a list of area fireworks displays as found on michiganfireworks.com as well as communities WZZM 13 contacted. Check with local municipalities for details. All times are dusk unless noted.

The Comstock Park-based organization shared the results of its Many Hands Against Hunger benefit Thursday. Supporters and underwriters like Meijer brought in $50,019.50.

Feeding America West Michigan wants to recognize Judge Sara Smolenski and 8-year-old Owen Ronning for sharing their inspirational stories to motivate others to help. Last summer, Owen went without the traditional birthday gifts, asking for a mobile food pantry instead. With his parent’s encouragement, Owen went door-to-door, asking for money to make the pantry happen. In June, his act of kindness came to fruition, as he and his friends distributed 5,000 pounds of fresh produce, milk and baked goods to 115 families in need.

COMSTOCK PARK, Mich.—The Media Giants and Catholic Charities West Michigan Padres will battle it out at Fifth Third Ballpark as “Let’s Go to Bat for Kids” returns this Thursday, June 26 with even more family-friendly events.

SPARTA, Mich.—The Sparta Chamber of Commerce is looking for volunteers to help when the five-day Freedom Cruise rolls into the area.

The inaugural event will arrive in Sparta June 26. From 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., the village will shut down Main Street for the Motor Festival, featuring cars and bikes as well as entertainment, food and beverages. At 6 p.m. an honor cruise will take drivers and riders from Comstock Park High School to Sparta. Proceeds from the ride will go toward the Finish the Mission veteran relief fund.

The Chamber of Commerce is looking for approximately 20 volunteers to direct visitors to parking as well as restaurants and businesses they may want to visit. There are two shifts: 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Those interested in helping are asked to call the Chamber at (616) 887-2454.

COMSTOCK PARK, Mich.—School is out, but the learning is far from over at the York Creek Community Center.

York Creek Apartments kicked off its York Kids and York Teens summer mentoring program at the center this week. The initiative offers free programming for children in the Comstock Park area. Kids learn about a variety of topics, including health, nutrition, gardening and other life skills. The program runs 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday and is led by a variety of groups, including Wedgewood Christian Services, Comstock Park Public Schools and Kent District Library.